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A large pan with golden brown cheesy topping and crumbled tortilla chips and some fresh herbs with aspoon taking out a portion of cheesy topping showing the rice, black beans and sweet corn and some tortilla chips lying next to the pan.
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Southwest Ground Turkey and Rice

Looking for easy, tasty ground turkey and rice recipes ready in 30 minutes or less? Check out this flavorful taco-inspired dish for busy weeknights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 649kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.81

Ingredients

  • 200 g brown rice, cooked according to packet instructions (£2.50/5)=(£0.50)
  • 500 g ground turkey (£2.65)
  • 1 onion, finely diced (£0.15)
  • 1 aubergine, sliced into small chunks (£0.95)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (£0.39)
  • 4 tbsp tomato puree (£0.60
  • 250 g frozen sweetcorn (£1.75/4)=£0.44)
  • 400 g can of black beans, drained (£0.49)
  • 4 tbsp pickled jalapenos, finely chopped (£1.70/4)=(£0.43)
  • 150 g cream cheese (£1.25/2)=(£0.62)
  • 30 g tortilla chips (£0.51)
  • 150 g Mexican blend cheese (£2.65/2)=(£1.32)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 100 ml chicken stock
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

*Cook the brown rice, wash with cold water and refrigerate beforehand.

  • Preheat a large non-stick frying pan (oven safe) with 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Add mince, break apart roughly, and brown for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Add the aubergine into a microwave safe bowl and season with salt. Pop in the microwave for 5 minutes, then squeeze the excess moisture out by placing it in a clean tea-towel.
  • Break apart mince properly, stir, and add the onion. Cook for 4 more minutes, reducing the heat to medium/low and add the aubergine to cook together.

Preheat your grill at this stage.

  • Next, add the seasoning, garlic, tomato puree, chopped jalapenos and sweetcorn into the pan. Fry for 5 minutes, then add the cooked brown rice and black beans.
  • Stir the cream cheese and ⅓ of the cheese into the pan and loosen with chicken stock. Once combined, add a layer of crushed tortilla chips and top with remaining cheese. Pop under the grill for 5 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Top with fresh coriander and chilli flakes, then dig in and enjoy!

Notes

  • Shred Your Own Cheese as it melts better than pre-shredded as it doesn't contain anti-caking agents.
  • Break up ground turkey on low heat with oil before browning to avoid clumps and ensure even cooking.
  • Adjust the heat levels and reduce or skip red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to control the spiciness in your dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g